Navy Federal Credit Union

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Douglas Alan Wold, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Wold distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with Headquarters, 2d Battalion, 12th Cavalry, and subsequently Headquarters, 101st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against the enemy in 1967 to 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Wold, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    12th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    101st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Douglas Alan Wold, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Wold distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with Headquarters, 2d Battalion, 12th Cavalry, and subsequently Headquarters, 101st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against the enemy in 1967 to 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Wold, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.